Like a Turtle on Its Back (1978)
Unable to put a single word on paper, a youngish man with one novel to his credit finds that his life is crumbling to ruins around him because of his severe case of writer's block. He tries every remedy known to man and makes up a few new ones in this comedy. All his efforts are futile: he loses his girlfriend and his apartment and has a succession of misadventures until finally, homeless and hospitalized, he rediscovers his inspiration.
Director: Luc Béraud
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: September 27, 1978
Cast
- Jean-François Stévenin - Paul
- Bernadette Lafont - Camille
- Virginie Thévenet - Nathalie
- Claude Miller - Pierre
- Sandy Whitelaw - Prokosch
- Valérie Quennessen - Nietzsche Student
- Marion Game - Sylvie
- Etienne Chicot - Jean-Louis 2
- Jenny Clève - Germaine
- Michel Blanc - le fêtard qui lit
Screenplay
Music: Antoine Duhamel, Maurice Jarre
Cinematography: Bruno Nuytten
Editing: Joële Van Effenterre
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
More Films by Director: Luc Béraud
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Like a Turtle on Its Back about?
- Unable to put a single word on paper, a youngish man with one novel to his credit finds that his life is crumbling to ruins around him because of his severe case of writer's block. He tries every remedy known to man and makes up a few new ones in this comedy. All his efforts are futile: he loses his girlfriend and his apartment and has a succession of misadventures until finally, homeless and hospitalized, he rediscovers his inspiration.
- Who directed Like a Turtle on Its Back?
- Like a Turtle on Its Back was directed by Luc Béraud.
- Who stars in Like a Turtle on Its Back?
- Like a Turtle on Its Back stars Jean-François Stévenin, Bernadette Lafont, Virginie Thévenet, Claude Miller, Sandy Whitelaw, Valérie Quennessen.
- How long is Like a Turtle on Its Back?
- Like a Turtle on Its Back has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Like a Turtle on Its Back?
- Like a Turtle on Its Back is a Drama, Comedy film.
- Where was Like a Turtle on Its Back produced?
- Like a Turtle on Its Back was produced in France.